New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday addressed the recent protests in Los Angeles over U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement policies, saying similar violence in the five boroughs will not be tolerated.
His address came a day after President Trump deployed the National Guard to California’s largest city to confront demonstrators.
“Keeping the people of our city safe has always been my North Star. That means keeping people safe from violent protests and it means protecting people who are trying to do the right thing by protesting peacefully for what they believe,” Adams said. “But two wrongs do not make a right. I understand that some New Yorkers may be angry, afraid and ready to express that. New York City will always be a place to peacefully protest, but we will not allow violence and lawlessness.”…